Harvest the Fleurieu and Feather and Peck were local winners at the 2022 SA Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards announced at a gala dinner last week.

Fifty of the state’s most outstanding contributors to the food and beverage industry have been formally recognised for their achievement and innovation at the awards.

Food businesses were recognised across 16 categories, selected via a robust process undertaken by 35 independent judges, led by Chair of Judging, Brenton Leitch. 

Food South Australia CEO Catherine Sayer says the passion, innovation and unity of the state’s food and beverage industry was in full display at the gala event, which was attended by food and beverage business owners, industry leaders and Premier Peter Malinauskas. 

“Announcing these awards is a proud moment for all of us at Food South Australia. It’s a moment to showcase our state’s best products, while formally recognising how our food and beverage industry continues to lead South Australia’s business sector through innovation and growth,” she says. 

Mount Compass business Harvest the Fleurieu won the inaugural Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, a new category sponsored by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation.

“Their commitment to enriching the working lives of their employees will no doubt be an inspiration to the broader industry,” Catherine Sayer says.

Willunga’s Feather and Peck took out the Sustainability award for businesses with up to 15 full time equivalent employees.

Premier Peter Malinauskas says the food and beverage industry in South Australia continues to be a vital part of the state’s growing economy. 

“The high level of entrants, finalists and award winners showcased through this year’s awards shows exactly why our food and beverage industry continues be a vital part of our state’s future. 

“Not only is it an industry that showed incredible leadership through some difficult challenges over the past few years, but importantly, it continues to create new opportunities, products and services. 

“I’m excited to keep watching these outstanding companies as they continue to grow, and take the best our state has to offer to the rest of Australia and beyond.” 

Full list of 2022 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards – Winners 

Business Award categories: 

Business Excellence Award, sponsored by Visy 

• La Casa Del Formaggio (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs) 
• Eyrewoolf Abalone (for businesses with up to 15 FTEs) 

Emerging Business Award, sponsored by the Department for Trade and Investment 

• mumamoo 

Export Award, sponsored by the Department for Trade and Investment 

• Yumbah Aquaculture (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs) 
• KIN Premium Australian Seafood (for businesses with up to 15 FTEs) 

Innovation in Business Award, sponsored by the Department for Trade and Investment 

• Spring Gully Foods (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs) 
• Ashton Valley Fresh (for businesses with up to 15 FTEs) 

Innovation in Food or Beverage Award, sponsored by Food Processing Equipment 

• Clean Seas Seafood (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation 

• Harvest the Fleurieu 

New Product Award, sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets 

• LifeStyle Bakery (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs) 
• Bowlsome (for businesses with up to 15 FTEs) 

Primary Producer Award, sponsored by Thomas Foods International 

• Ceravolo Orchards (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs) 
• Eyrewoolf Abalone (for businesses with up to 15 FTEs) 

Sustainability Award, sponsored by Peats Soil & Garden Supplies 

• La Casa Del Formaggio (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs) 
• feather&PECK (for businesses with up to 15 FTEs) 

Service Provider Award, sponsored by Mitani Group 

• Complexica (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs) 
• Bright Engineering Consultants (for businesses with up to 15 FTEs) 

Individual Award categories: 

Leader Award, sponsored by Bickford’s Group 

• Kevin Webb – Spring Gully Foods

Next Generation Award, sponsored by Macro Group Australia 

• Alex Fazzari – Enzo’s at Home 

Industry nominated awards: 

Education and Training Award, sponsored by the University of Adelaide 

• La Casa Del Formaggio

Hall of Fame, sponsored by San Remo 

• Mitani Group 

Consumer Award: 

Sponsored by Foodland Supermarkets 

• Haigh’s Chocolates (for businesses with more than 15 FTEs) 
• Mike’s Beef Jerky (for businesses with up to 15 FTEs) 

Legends for Life 

• Golden North Ice Cream • Menz